WO2017106882A1 - Systèmes, appareil et procédés pour le développement de muscles du plancher pelvien - Google Patents

Systèmes, appareil et procédés pour le développement de muscles du plancher pelvien Download PDF

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WO2017106882A1
WO2017106882A1 PCT/US2017/012069 US2017012069W WO2017106882A1 WO 2017106882 A1 WO2017106882 A1 WO 2017106882A1 US 2017012069 W US2017012069 W US 2017012069W WO 2017106882 A1 WO2017106882 A1 WO 2017106882A1
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  • the invention relates generally to human muscle development and more particularly to systems, apparatus and methods for developing pelvic floor muscles .
  • Pelvic floor strength is of critical importance for improving sexual efficacy and preventing incontinence
  • pelvic organ prolapse rectum, bladder, uterus
  • Pelvic floor exercise also known as Kegel exercise, consists of repeatedly contracting and relaxing the muscles that form part of the pelvic floor, now sometimes
  • the exercise needs to be performed multiple times each day, for several minutes at a time, for one to three months, to begin to have an effect. Exercises are usually done to reduce urinary stress incontinence (especially after childbirth) . Factors such as pregnancy, childbirth, aging, being overweight, and abdominal surgery such as cesarean section, often result in the weakening of the pelvic muscles. This can be assessed by either digital examination of vaginal pressure or using a Kegel perineometer .
  • Kegel exercises The aim of Kegel exercises is to improve muscle tone by strengthening the pubococcygeus muscles of the pelvic floor.
  • Kegel exercise is a popular prescribed exercise for pregnant women to prepare the pelvic floor for physiological stresses of the later stages of pregnancy and childbirth.
  • Kegel exercises are said to be good for treating vaginal prolapse and preventing uterine prolapse in women.
  • Kegel exercises may be beneficial in treating urinary incontinence and may also increase sexual
  • Kegel muscles gratification, allowing women to complete pompoir .
  • the many actions performed by Kegel muscles include holding in urine and avoiding defecation. Reproducing this type of muscle action can strengthen the Kegel muscles .
  • the components of levator ani the pelvic diaphragm
  • pubococcygeus the pelvic diaphragm
  • puborectalis the components of levator ani
  • ileococcygeus the components of levator ani
  • pelvic floor exercises involve the entire levator ani rather than just the pubococcygeus alone.
  • Pelvic floor exercises may be of benefit in cases of fecal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse conditions, e.g., rectal prolapse.
  • the present invention provides a system for pelvic floor exercising.
  • the system includes an anchor adapted for insertion into a user's body; a cord coupled to the anchor and adapted to extend external to the user's body when the anchor is inserted internal to the user's body; and a weight system adapted to be removably coupled to the cord.
  • the present invention provides an apparatus for pelvic floor exercising.
  • the apparatus includes an anchor adapted for insertion into a user's body; and a flexible cord coupled to the anchor and adapted to extend external to the user's body when the anchor is inserted internal to the user's body and further adapted to coupled to a weight.
  • the present invention provides a method of performing pelvic floor exercises.
  • the method includes inserting an anchor internally to a user's body with an attached cord extending external to the user's body; attaching weight to the cord; and allowing the weight to hang freely while holding the anchor using pelvic muscles of the user.
  • FIG. 1A is an isometric diagram depicting an example pelvic floor muscle development system according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. IB is a font view of the example pelvic floor muscle development system of FIG. 1A.
  • FIG. IB is a top view of the example pelvic floor muscle development system of FIG. 1A.
  • FIG. 2 is an isometric diagram depicting a first example configuration of the example pelvic floor muscle development system according to embodiments of the present invention .
  • FIG. 3 is an isometric diagram depicting a second example configuration of the example pelvic floor muscle development system according to embodiments of the present invention .
  • FIG. 4 is an isometric diagram depicting a third example configuration of the example pelvic floor muscle development system according to embodiments of the present invention .
  • FIG. 5 is an isometric diagram depicting a fourth example configuration of the example pelvic floor muscle development system according to embodiments of the present invention .
  • FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the example pelvic floor muscle development system of FIG. 1 in use according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a first alternative embodiment of a pelvic floor muscle development system in use according to embodiments of the present invention .
  • FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a second alternative embodiment of a pelvic floor muscle development system in use according to embodiments of the present invention .
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example method of using a pelvic floor muscle development system according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is an isometric diagram depicting an alternative weight system for use with the example pelvic floor muscle development system according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a front view of the alternative weight system of FIG. 10.
  • FIG. 12 is a top view of the alternative weight system of FIG. 10.
  • FIG. 13 is an isometric bottom view of the
  • FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating another example method of using a pelvic floor muscle development system according to embodiments of the present invention.
  • Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, apparatus, and methods for a pelvic floor muscle development system utilizing weight resistance with selectable modular weights disposed external to the body.
  • An internal anchor component is held by the user with the pelvic muscles and a cord or flexible line extending from the anchor component external to the user's body is adapted to support one or more modular weights.
  • Embodiments of the invention allow for accelerated development of strength of pelvic floor muscles over conventional systems by virtue of accommodating potentially unlimited addition of
  • the modular weights are selectable in several different combinations to allow many options for the quantity of weight used.
  • the modular weights are stackable on the cord or flexible line extending from the anchor component.
  • the modular weights nest inside of each other similar to a matryoshka doll or "Russian nesting doll".
  • a bottle filled with liquid or particles is yet other embodiments.
  • a bottle cap adapter configured to be attachable to the cord or flexible line can be used in place of the modular weights .
  • pelvic floor development systems For improving pelvic floor and vaginal muscle tone, bulk, and strength, conventional commercially available pelvic floor development systems are limited to only a few types: isometric exercise with spherically shaped devices, isometric exercise with biofeedback from a pneumatic device or other pressure sensor that indicates relative pressure, electrodes that stimulate the pelvic floor muscle
  • this weight range simply does not allow an advanced or healthy user to progress in pelvic floor muscle development beyond a relatively limited threshold. Further, these systems do not provide means to gradually increase the weight used beyond the practical upper weight limit of what fits inside the vagina.
  • Embodiments of the present invention overcome these problems .
  • pelvic floor muscle strength improves orgasm intensity, length, and variation as well as the individual's ability to provide increased sensation to male partners. Further, the stronger the pelvic floor muscles are, the more an
  • Embodiments of the present invention allow for potentially unlimited progression by not limiting the amount of weight the pelvic/vaginal muscles can attempt to hold. This is achieved by carrying the weight externally, thereby allowing for potentially infinite increases of weight to be added and thus avoiding the limits of
  • the flexible line supporting the weights allows for dynamic exercise variations wherein the user can further develop muscles by swinging the suspended weights .
  • Embodiments also allow users to exercise up to muscular failure in that the design accommodates allowing the intravaginal anchor component to fall out of the user without damaging the system.
  • Embodiments of the present invention also allow for variations in the shape and size of the intravaginal anchor component without regard to weight so that a more comfortable, more stimulating, and/or challenging (e.g., harder to hold) shape can be employed.
  • FIGs . 1A through 1C isometric, front plan, and top views respectively of an example pelvic floor muscle development system 100 according to
  • the system 100 includes an anchor assembly 102 which includes an anchor 104, upper linkage 106 that couples the anchor 104 to a flexible cord 108.
  • the flexible cord 108 is coupled via lower linkage 110 to weight support 112 which is fastened to a base 114.
  • the example system 100 further includes a first modular weight 116 which includes internal cavity 118, through-hole 120 and slot 121; a second modular weight 122 which includes internal cavity 124, through-hole 126 and slot 127; and a third modular weight 128 which includes internal cavity 130, through-hole 132 and slot 133.
  • the modular weights 116, 122, 128 are each of different sizes (and weight) and are adapted to "nest" within each other.
  • the weights can merely stack on each other up the cord 108.
  • the weights 116, 122, 128 mount securely on the anchor assembly 102 with the flexible cord 108 extending through the through-holes 120, 126, 132.
  • the slots 121, 127, 133 allow the weights 116, 122, 128 to be threaded onto the cord 108 and the internal cavities 118, 124, 130 allow the weights 116, 122, 128 to nest within each other with the lightest weight 116 enclosing the base 114.
  • the weights 116, 122, 128 (and weight support 112 or base 114) can include a stud or tab that is adapted to extend into a recess or slot of another weight to better secure the weights together.
  • the various modular weights 116, 122, 128 are adapted to be used in any combination to allow the user to select any desired weight to use for exercise. Further, the user can change the weights while exercising. This allows the user to work until muscular "failure" (i.e., the user cannot hold the weight any longer) and then instead of stopping, the user can simply reduce the weight and continue with the lighter amount of weight.
  • the weights can simply stack on top of each other without necessarily nesting within each other.
  • Other shapes besides the nesting cone shapes shown can be used for the weights. For example, nesting spheres or nesting egg shapes can be used as well as, for example, stacking spheres or stacking plates.
  • any practicable number of additional or fewer weights can be included in the system 100.
  • five weights can be provided, each weight being e.g., 50% heavier.
  • the lightest weight might be 40 grams, the next 60 grams, the next 90 grams, the next 135 grams, and the last 202.5 grams.
  • Such a system of weights would allow a user to exercise with 40 grams, 60 grams, 90 grams, 100 grams (e.g., using the 40 gram and 60 grams weights), 130 grams (e.g., using the 40 gram and the 90 gram weights), 135 grams, 150 grams, 175 grams, 202.5 grams, 242.5 grams, 262.5 grams, etc. all the way up to 527.2 grams.
  • the weights can thus be used in any desired combination to achieve a desired weight over a broad range of weights.
  • the weights can range from 30 grams to 300 grams in 30 gram increments. Other weights and increments are possible.
  • the diameter of the anchor can range from approximately 1.5 cm to approximately 5 cm. Other diameters are possible.
  • the length of the anchor can range from approximately 2 cm to approximately 12 cm.
  • the cord can vary in length from approximately 5 cm to approximately 30 cm. Other lengths are possible.
  • the cord can be elastic or non-stretchable .
  • the anchor can have a smooth surface with a relatively low coefficient of friction.
  • the anchor can be coated with a lubricant.
  • the surface of the anchor can be textured, ribbed, or include grooves.
  • the anchor can be highly compressible or incompressible.
  • the anchor can be solid or hollow.
  • the anchor can be filled with a solid, liquid or gas .
  • the anchor can include a battery-powered heating and/or vibrating element.
  • the upper linkage 106 and the lower linkage 110 allow the components to be detached from each other to facilitate replacement.
  • the anchor 104 can be provided in several alternative shapes (e.g., egg shaped, peanut shaped, elongated shaped, tear drop shaped, spherical, spheroid, cylindrical, conical, etc.), sizes (e.g., small, medium, large, etc.), densities (e.g., incompressible, highly compressible, ridged, etc.) and textures (e.g., smooth, rubbery coating, ribbed, bumpy, etc. ) .
  • the system 100 can be configured to allow the user to replace the anchor 104 with an alternative size, shape, density, and texture anchor for different exercises or other uses.
  • the flexible cord 108 can be replaced by the user with cords of different flexibility, length, elasticity, etc.
  • the upper linkage 106 and the lower linkage 110 can include any practicable fastening means including snap-fit, screw, clasp, catch, clip, etc. for attaching to the anchor 104, flexible cord 108, the weight support 112, and base 114. Note that in some embodiments, the weight support 112 is not used and the weights 116, 122, 128 are stacked on the base 114 alone.
  • all or part of the anchor assembly 102 can be constructed as a single piece with each of the anchor 104, flexible cord 108, the weight support 112, and/or base 114 being integrally formed from a single piece of the same material.
  • embodiment provides a hygienic device that has no recesses or joints that can trap dirt, bacteria, or other particles.
  • an adapter configured to couple to the base 114 can be provided to attach to other objects for use as a weight.
  • an adapter 1000 including female threading 1002 suitable for attaching to, for example, a standard water or two liter soda bottle (not shown) can be used.
  • the adapter 1000 can include a key-hole type opening 1004 to receive the base 114 and securely engage it with the cord 108 extending up to the anchor 104 (not shown in FIGs. 10-13) .
  • the bottle can be filled with, for example, sand, gravel, water, or other material to provide an infinitely selectable amount of weight.
  • the adapter 1000 can also include ridges 1006 (or grooves) to more easily facilitate gripping the adapter 1000 when attaching it to a bottle.
  • the system 100 is simple to use because the weights attach without requiring use of tools, likewise simple to take apart, and surfaces are smooth and with few joints facilitating cleaning of the device.
  • the weights 116, 122, 128 can be made from metal (e.g., iron, steel, etc.) or any practicable dense material.
  • the weights can be bare metal, covered with plastic, rubber, or other coating, they can be anodized, and/or coated for aesthetic reasons as this part of the system 100 is not used internal to the body.
  • the weights 116, 122, 128 can be labeled to indicate the amount of weight of each.
  • the anchor assembly 102 including the anchor 104 and cord 108 can be made of any body-safe material such as non-porous silicone, rubber and synthetic rubbers .
  • the flexible cord 108 can be connected to other devices capable of providing pounds of weight for resistance.
  • the cord can hook onto, or otherwise attach to, an elastic band that the user stands on while doing squat exercises. With the anchor held intravaginal, the cord is pulled downwardly as the user stands up and the pressure is released as the user squats down.
  • an elastic band, a partner, or a machine e.g., an oscillating armature with a linkage flexibly attached to the cord
  • an oscillating armature with a linkage flexibly attached to the cord can be used to generate the pulling force that the user strives to counter by holding the anchor .
  • the anchor 104 can be any suitable anchor 104 .
  • the anchor 104 can be any suitable anchor 104 .
  • the cord 108 can be injection molded, casted, 3D printed, or milled plastic, silicone, ceramics, or metal using a body-safe material.
  • the cord 108 can be injection molded, casted, 3D printed, or milled plastic, silicone, ceramics, or metal using a body-safe material.
  • the anchor assembly 102 is adapted to be smooth and formed without crevasses from a non-porous body-safe material for hygienic and safety purposes (e.g., not to trap dirt, bacteria, and other particles) .
  • the weights 116, 122, 128 can be injection molded, casted, 3D printed, or milled plastic, silicone, ceramics, or metal in any practicable material since it is used external to the user's body.
  • the weights 116, 122, 128 are configured to allow increasing weight to be added in discrete increments during exercise.
  • the entire system 100 is impact
  • the anchor 104 may be connected to the cord 108 in a variety of ways.
  • the anchor 104 may be whole (e.g., integrally formed) with the cord 108 and the first weight 116.
  • the anchor 104 may be whole with the cord 108 and separately attachable to the weights 116, 122, 128.
  • the anchor 104 may be attached to the cord 108 and in turn to the weights 116, 122, 128.
  • the weights 116, 122, 128 can be powder-coated or otherwise sheathed in a soft and colored material.
  • the anchor 104 can be adapted to include an internal vibrator, noise generator, signal transmitter, pressure transducer, microprocessor, and/or heater (e.g., using an inbuilt inductively rechargeable battery-powered motor, chime, wireless signal transceiver, sensors, processor, or other device) to give biofeedback signals to the user (or user device, e.g., smartphone) in response to usage.
  • an internal vibrator e.g., noise generator, signal transmitter, pressure transducer, microprocessor, and/or heater (e.g., using an inbuilt inductively rechargeable battery-powered motor, chime, wireless signal transceiver, sensors, processor, or other device) to give biofeedback signals to the user (or user device, e.g., smartphone) in response to usage.
  • FIGs . 2 through 5 four example weight combination configurations are illustrated.
  • the lightest modular weight 116 is mounted on the anchor assembly 102 to illustrate a first configuration 200.
  • the lightest modular weight 116 and the heaviest modular weight 128 are mounted on the anchor assembly 102 to illustrate a second configuration 300.
  • the heaviest modular weight 128 and the next heaviest modular weight 122 are mounted on the anchor assembly 102 to illustrate a third configuration 400.
  • FIG. 5 the lightest modular weight 116, the heaviest modular weight 128 and the next heaviest modular weight 122 are mounted on the anchor assembly 102 to illustrate a fourth configuration 500.
  • Other configurations not shown are possible.
  • FIGs . 6 through 8 provide cross-sectional views that illustrate the intravaginal positioning of the system during use with three alternative anchor shapes.
  • FIG. 6 depicts a cross-section of a female pelvis area 600 with the anchor 104 of the example system 100 of FIG. 1A inserted vaginally.
  • FIG. 7 depicts a cross-section of a female pelvis area 600 with a first alternative example system 700 that includes a peanut-shaped anchor 704 inserted vaginally.
  • FIG. 8 depicts a cross-section of a female pelvis area 600 with a second alternative example system 800 that includes a teardrop-shaped anchor 804 inserted vaginally.
  • Many alternative shaped anchors are possible as well as many alternative shaped weights .
  • FIG. 9 an example method 900 of using the system 100 is illustrated.
  • the anchor is inserted internally (e.g., intravaginally ) by pushing the smooth rounded anchor into the orifice such that the cord extends outside the body (902) .
  • the weights are attached to the cord allowing for the weight system to be suspended external to the body (904) .
  • the user assumes an exercise position such as laying, standing, squatting, or kneeling
  • the process can be repeated as part of an exercise protocol (914) .
  • the process is repeated with decreasing weight. In other embodiments, increasing weight may be used for the repetitions .
  • the user progresses to gently pulling on the cord to increase resistance training following an exercise protocol of repetitions over many days and pulling over time with increased resistance thereby creating pounds of pulling force for the muscles to work against.
  • the user adds weight by attaching modular weights to the cord externally and holds in the anchor internally following an exercise protocol of repetitions over many days . The user adds weight
  • the system can be used to improve muscle strength in the muscles of the rectum. By inserting the anchor device into the rectum and following the protocol described above, the rectal muscles can be developed. In some embodiments, the system can be used in a more dynamic manner than described above. For example, the user can attempt to resist the pulling force generated while gently swinging the weights between the legs like a pendulum. In some embodiments, the system can be used for sexual pleasure.
  • the user exercises by holding the weight in until she automatically releases due to muscle exhaustion, then relaxes for twice the amount of time and repeats for five minutes three times a week. Once she can hold it in for a minute at a time she can choose to increase weight or hold it in longer . Once she can hold it in for five minutes, she should consider increasing weight up a step.
  • FIG. 14 an alternative example method 1400 of using the system 100 with the adapter 1000 and a bottle is illustrated.
  • the anchor is inserted internally (e.g., intravaginally ) by pushing the smooth rounded anchor into the orifice such that the cord extends outside the body (1402) .
  • the bottle is filled with a liquid or other material to a desired weight, the adapter cap is attached to the bottle, and the adapter cap is attached to the cord allowing for the bottle to be
  • the process can be repeated as part of an exercise protocol (1414) .
  • the process is repeated with decreasing weight in the bottle. In other embodiments, increasing weight in the bottle may be used for the repetitions .
  • Week 3 count to 20 holding the weight, count to forty while resting, repeat for five minutes three times a week
  • Week 4 count to 25 holding the weight, count to fifty while resting, repeat for five minutes three times a week
  • She increases the weight up a step in the weight system at the end of four weeks . There is no cause for concern if the woman chooses to exercise longer or more often. She can experiment with increasing weight in accordance with her preference. The fact that the muscles automatically release at the point of exhaustion is an automatic safety mechanism and it is also an optimal form of exercise.
  • the user can reduce her normal amount of weight and place the internal anchor higher in the vaginal canal toward the cervix and practice accordingly.
  • the user can bend her knees while exercising and gently bounce up and down by flexing her knees which will activate the weights in a dynamic way, thereby challenging the muscles even more.
  • the user can kneel, be on all fours, or move hips in a circle, or swing the weight gently. Variations will add to the complexity of the muscle movement for a more active workout.
  • a reference to "another embodiment” in describing an embodiment does not imply that the referenced embodiment is mutually exclusive with another embodiment (e.g., an embodiment described before the referenced embodiment), unless expressly specified otherwise.
  • the phrase "at least one of”, when such phrase modifies a plurality of things means any combination of one or more of those things, unless expressly specified otherwise.
  • the phrase at least one of a widget, a car and a wheel means either (i) a widget, (ii) a car, (iii) a wheel, (iv) a widget and a car, (v) a widget and a wheel, (vi) a car and a wheel, or (vii) a widget, a car and a wheel.
  • the phrase “based on” does not mean “based only on”, unless expressly specified otherwise. In other words, the phrase “based on” describes both "based only on” and “based at least on” .
  • the mere usage of the ordinal numbers “first” and “second” before the term “widget” (1) does not indicate that either widget comes before or after any other in order or location; (2) does not indicate that either widget occurs or acts before or after any other in time; and (3) does not indicate that either widget ranks above or below any other, as in importance or quality.
  • the mere usage of ordinal numbers does not define a numerical limit to the features identified with the ordinal numbers.
  • the mere usage of the ordinal numbers "first” and “second” before the term “widget” does not indicate that there must be no more than two widgets.
  • a single device, component or article may alternatively be used in place of the more than one device, component or article that is described.
  • a plurality of computer-based devices may be substituted with a single computer-based device.
  • the various functionality that is described as being possessed by more than one device, component or article may alternatively be possessed by a single device, component or article.
  • an enumerated list of items does not imply that any or all of the items are comprehensive of any category, unless expressly specified otherwise.
  • the enumerated list "a computer, a laptop, a PDA" does not imply that any or all of the three items of that list are mutually exclusive and does not imply that any or all of the three items of that list are comprehensive of any category.

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Des modes de réalisation de l'invention concernent des systèmes, des procédés et un appareil pour l'exercice du plancher pelvien. L'invention comprend un ancrage adapté pour être introduit dans le corps d'un utilisateur ; un cordon accouplé à l'ancrage et adapté pour s'étendre à l'extérieur du corps de l'utilisateur lorsque l'ancrage est introduit à l'intérieur du corps de l'utilisateur ; et un système de poids adapté pour être accouplé amovible au cordon. L'invention concerne de nombreux aspects supplémentaires.
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